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In Buffalo, There Are Two Words on Everyone’s Lips: ‘Go Bills’
Devotion runs deep in western New York for an N.F.L. team that has never won a Super Bowl. Will this be the year that loyalty is rewarded?The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
Carving Gems Is This Jeweler’s Passion
Recently, Naomi Sarna has been working on a grapefruit-size sculpture of a Siamese fighting fish, coaxing it from a piece of blue chalcedony.The New York Times - Jan. 26 -
Community heartbroken at loss of one of their own
People in Hall Green are struggling to come to terms with 12-year-old Leo Ross's death.BBC News - Jan. 25 -
Performers announced for the 2025 Grammy Awards
The first performers for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards have been announced. Stars like Chappell Roan and Shakira will perform on music's biggest night.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
2025 Oscar nominees announced
The nominees for the 97th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning. "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Kevin Frazier joined CBS News to go through the list.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Senate committees advance Trump’s energy, environment nominees
President Trump's picks to lead the nation’s energy and environment-focused agencies all sailed through committee votes on Thursday morning. The Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
10cc’s Graham Gouldman: ‘Every West Indian person I’ve spoken to loves Dreadlock Holiday – but I wouldn’t write certain lines now’
As the 78-year-old star tours his latest solo LP, he answers your questions on his Everton terrace anthem, the making of I’m Not in Love and hosting Joey Ramone in Stockport. Do 10cc deserve ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Partial list of nominees for the 97th Academy Awards
The nominees for the 97th Academy Awards have been announcedABC News - Jan. 23 -
The Latest: Academy Award nominees announced
Oscar hopefuls will find out whether they’ve made the cut when actors Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang announce the nominees for the 97th Academy AwardsABC News - Jan. 23 -
Kings' Malik Monk has dunk bounce out off his own head in wild blunder vs. Warriors
“Sometimes when you use your head, it doesn’t quite work out."Yahoo Sports - Jan. 23 -
At the Cloisters, Sor Juana’s Words Ring Out in Song
The opera “Primero Sueño” translates Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz’s poem about the soul’s journey into a musical promenade around the Cloisters.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
NWSL: Orlando to host Chicago in March opener
The NWSL released the schedule for the 2025 campaign that will feature two simultaneous regular season-openers on March 14, a Rivalry Weekend on Aug. 8-10, and the return of Decision Day on Nov. 2.ESPN - Jan. 22 -
Trevor Noah returning to host Grammys
Comedian and former "Daily Show" host Trevor Noah will return to host the Grammys for a fifth straight year.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Durbin opposes Patel after meeting with FBI nominee
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said he plans to oppose the nomination of Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee to lead the FBI. “Kash Patel has ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
The Senate readies for a nominee siege
GOP leaders are planning an all-out grind to wear down Democratic opposition.Politico - Jan. 21 -
Republicans kick off race to confirm Trump nominees
Senate Republicans are kicking off their race to quickly confirm President Trump’s Cabinet nominees, and they’re starting with his national security team. Senators began Monday evening by ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
The Chicago Bears Nailed a Big Decision, and It’s Hard to Believe
No one knows what the future holds after the hire of Ben Johnson, but it’s a lot more promising now, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Migrant community in Chicago braces for possible mass deportations
With the inauguration of President Trump, large cities across the U.S. are bracing for arrest operations that could begin as soon as this week targeting undocumented immigrants. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Senate panel advances Trump OMB nominee
Senators advanced the nomination of Russell Vought, who was tapped to be President Trump’s next budget chief, on Monday, as Republicans are ramping up efforts to confirm the president’s nominees. ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Chicago braces for immigration crackdown and deportations under Trump
CHICAGO — President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming border czar vows that the biggest city in the Midwest will be “ground zero” for mass deportations, and officials across the political spectrum in ...NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Despite the eulogies, the postwar order did little for peace – and fuelled the rise of populism | Kenan Malik
Don’t rush to mourn the end of a liberal international order that too often put order before liberalism. The historian Steven Shapin opened his account of The Scientific Revolution with the ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
When the Word Is Not Just Flesh: Reporting on A.I. in Religion
A technology reporter came across a Facebook group called “A.I. for Church Leaders and Pastors,” and his interest was piqued.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Who owns California's water?
False claims over a wealthy California couple owning a vast amount of California's water are surfacing online. CBS News Confirmed's Melissa Mahtani sets the record straight.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
‘The dreaded B-word’: how to start budgeting
Money is emotional – but avoiding a budget is often more of a headache than making one. For some, making a personal budget sounds about as appealing as licking a subway floor.. “They think of it as ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Families of hostages hope for change after accusing Netanyahu of prioritizing his own future
For relatives clinging to hope for the past 16 months, there were mixed emotions about Israel and Hamas striking a deal to free their family members.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
26th Annual IGF Awards Nominees Announced
The 26th annual Independent Games Festival Awards (IGF for short) has announced the categories and nominees for the upcoming show. The ceremony will be livestreamed on March 19 at 6:30 PM PT / 9:30 ...GameSpot - Jan. 16 -
Here's when Trump nominees will appear for confirmation hearings
More than a dozen people nominated by President-elect Trump to serve in his administration are making their case to Senate committees this week. The busy week kicked off with the Senate Armed ...The Hill - Jan. 15 -
How healthy are Donald Trump’s nominees?
A checkup on how 18 top picks are faring in the Senate.Politico - Jan. 14 -
Senate to kick off hearings for key Trump nominees
The Senate is kicking off confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees this week, with a slew of his picks — some controversial, others with strong support — set to appear ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
We ignore Sudan at our peril. This campaign of mass murder and rape will have global consequences | Nesrine Malik
Almost two years into the war, Sudan is facing anarchy, famine, genocide – and ambivalence from the rest of the world. Sudan’s war, which began in April 2023, is closing in on its second year. No ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Trump announces newest White House aide nominees
President-elect Trump announced several new picks for White House positions in a series of Saturday Truth Social posts. Early in the evening, the incoming president said Steven Gill Bradbury would ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
28th Annual DICE Awards Nominees Revealed
The 28th annual DICE Awards has revealed the categories and nominees for this year's show. The show will be livestreamed on February 13 at 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET.. For the coveted Game of the Year ...GameSpot - Jan. 10 -
Warren: Trump expansion talk a distraction from nominees
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) argued President-elect Trump’s continued talk about expanding the United States is a distraction from the Cabinet picks and nominees he’s chosen to staff his second ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Complete list of Screen Actors Guild Awards nominees
“Wicked” is the leading nominee for the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards, with the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” following closely behindABC News - Jan. 8 -
Who Owns Jan. 6?
Trump is trying to rewrite history, but history may not comply.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Raiders TE Brock Bowers tops Malik Nabers to retake NFL rookie reception record
Brock Bowers hauled in his 110th reception of the season on Sunday afternoon in their matchup with the Chargers.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Rookie Malik Nabers sets Giants' single-season record for catches vs. Eagles in Week 18
Nabers has had a superb start to his NFL careerCBS Sports - Jan. 5 -
Malik Nabers sets Giants team record for most receptions in a single season
Nabers became the Giants' single-season leader in catches despite uncertainty and upheaval at quarterback throughout the year.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Mayorkas says he’s spoken 'substantively' with Noem 'a number of times'
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said he has spoken “substantively” with President-elect Trump’s choice to fill his seat, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R). ...The Hill - Jan. 5